CANY intro to Drama Therapy NYC

[Guest guest]

Creative Alternatives of New York

An Introduction to Drama Therapy

Saturday, October 29, 2011

10:00am - 5:00pm

One day workshop for

Actors, Performers and Teaching Artists

This training workshop will introduce you to the principles of drama therapy. Throughout the day, you will examine ways in which theatre can be used to transform lives. Join us and explore the basic tenets of the CANY model of drama therapy through theory and group activities.

Participants will...

> Experience the drama therapy process in action

> Gain practical skills in how to safely explore trauma & challenging life experiences through metaphor and play

> Participate in drama therapy interventions aimed at improving client relatedness, self-esteem, emotional expression and self-regulation, spontaneity and the capacity to play a diverse range of life roles

> Morning refreshments will be served.

> There will be an afternoon break for lunch.

Led by Registered Drama Therapist Heidi Landis, RDT-BCT, LCAT and CANY Group Leaders

FEE: $120 for all professionals

$90 for full-time students with valid I.D.

$90 for AEA, SAG, AFTRA members with valid ID

REGISTRATION: Online at www.cany.org or call

CEUs: Six (6) CEUs for this workshop will be granted by the NADT. Contact CANY for additional CEU information pertaining to your particular discipline.

LOCATION: 225 West 99th Street NYC [st. ’s Church]

CANY ONLINE: Visit us at www.cany.org to learn more about drama therapy and see reviews of CANY trainings.

QUESTIONS: Contact Lucy McLellan, Director of Trainings at or send her a message at trainings@....

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